ABS Laundry Business Solutions has appointed Robert Tye as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), further strengthening its global commercial leadership as the company continues to expand its international presence and customer base. Tye will join the ABS Management Team and lead the company’s global commercial strategy, sales organisation, and customer growth initiatives.
Tye has worked within the industrial laundry industry throughout his entire career, holding positions both within laundry operating businesses and at ABS. He has been with ABS for 17 years, building extensive experience across the business and developing strong relationships throughout the industry.
In his new role, Tye will focus on further developing ABS’s global commercial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, strengthening market positioning, and enhancing consistency across regions. He will also work closely with internal teams to refine commercial processes and strengthen collaboration between sales, service, marketing, and delivery functions.
A key area of focus will be aligning commercial activities more closely with customer needs and industry developments, while continuing to promote innovation across the ABSSolute ecosystem and wider ABS product portfolio.
“It is a privilege to take on this role and continue working closely with our customers, partners, and teams around the world,” said Tye. “Having spent my career within the laundry industry, both with laundry operators and at ABS, I understand the importance of strong customer relationships and practical solutions that support day to day operations. I look forward to supporting the continued growth of ABS while ensuring our customers remain at the centre of everything we do.”
Robert will work closely with the Management Team, regional organisations, and global teams to further strengthen ABS’s commercial capabilities and support customers worldwide.
